Digital Media Design - Game Design (Certificate)

Nintendo, Wii, Playstation, Kinect – the list of top-selling video game systems just
keeps growing as does the demand for new games. Americans are looking toward video
games not just for entertainment but also for fitness, instruction and information.

With a certificate of mastery in game design from Oklahoma City Community College,
you’ll be trained to work as a modeler, animation artist, 3D illustrator, digital
artist, FX artist, video post-production artist and game designer. It’s a top career
field mixing artistic creativity with storytelling and high-tech graphics. Oklahoma
City Community College is ready for you with a Certificate of Mastery in Game Design.
You’ll work with the most advanced digital media design software and programs available,
as well as the most knowledgeable digital media design instructors and professors,
making you a sought-after candidate for the top jobs in the field.

Computer Science

Students will develop both technical skills and creative techniques in a project-based
learning environment. The student will learn to script in icon-based and command-based
authoring languages to create interactive digital media and online applications. This
course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Digital Media Design

This course combines theory and problem-solving assignments to introduce students
to the main concepts of creativity and design. Throughout this course students will
exam the principles of design and critical thinking skills that lead to creative solutions.
Within this collaborative learning environment students will complete hands on activities
that stimulate innovation and promote life long learning.

The student aspiring to become an artist, designer or other professional using 3D
computer graphics will be able to create, generate or integrate 3D computer graphics.
The student will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of how the computer can be
used to create 3D computer renderings. These renderings could be related to either
technical design, fine art or applied art. Emphasis will be on using application software
(primarily 3D modeling and rendering programs) in the development of modeling logos,
3D scenes, textures, lighting, atmosphere effects, and basic animation.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in using the Macintosh computer in the production
of various types of printed material. in addition, they will demonstrate skills in
specifying typography, importing photos and artwork into documents, the application
of design principles, and preparing documents for the commercial printing process.

This course provides a historical and critical approach to the evolution of computer
and video game design from its beginnings to the present. The student will learn
the history of the industry and its continuing trends. Through analysis and example
the student will learn why people play games, the game interface, design cycles, game
genres, game-related technology and the possible futures of the industry.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of vector illustration techniques using Adobe
Illustrator software. Students will also create and edit graphic objects and type,
select various menu commands, and use keyboard shortcuts.

DMD 1223 - 3D IIPrerequisites: DMD 1043 or by evaluation3CREDITS

This course will introduce students to the concepts and tools used to create 3D games.
Using current 3D applications, students will build, texture, and sculpt models for
use in movies and games that reflect the design mechanics of historical games.

DMD 2223 - 3D IIIPrerequisites: DMD 1223 or by evaluation3CREDITS

This course will introduce students to the concepts and tools used to create levels
for games. The course will incorporate level design, environment theory, concepts
of linear and non-linear game balance, low and high polygon modeling, play testing
and storytelling. Using user-friendly toolsets based on current industry title game
engines, students will build and test "modifications" (MOD) levels that reflect design
concepts.

This is a support-oriented course in which the student will learn and use skills specific
to creating 3D character models and character animation in the fields of television,
movies, advertising, multimedia, and gaming. Emphasis of the course will be on advanced
modeling techniques in the creation of a seamless 3D character design of head, body,
clothing, animation concepts in facial expression, internal skeleton control, morphing,
dialogue and lip sync, character posing, and locomotion. Discussion topics will include
traditional animation techniques, body language, vocabulary, and character physics.
This course will enhance the abilities of artists, designers, and other professionals
using 3D computer created, generated, or integrated graphics.

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the tools and functions of Photoshop software
program. The student will complete projects which indicate an understanding of image
retouching and manipulation, color correction, image sharpening, RGB color, CYMK color,
separations, channels, paths, and filters.

DMD 2783 - Image Editing: Photoshop IIPrerequisites: DMD 27733CREDITS

The student will demonstrate knowledge of more advanced functions of the Photoshop
software program. Student proficiency will be demonstrated by successfully completing
projects which require skills in advanced techniques in selection, layering, color
correction, and image manipulation.

The student will prepare a professional portfolio for presentation and evaluation.
The portfolio will include a resume, matted projects and other pieces that demonstrate
the student's ability to apply skills and techniques acquired in the program.